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katyanaish's review
2.0
Eh.
I'm bailing, honestly...at the 90% mark, but I just don't like where it's going, don't want the inevitable cliffhanger, because I'm just not going to read the next book.
I feel like things with the mates are drawn out in a ridiculously melodramatic way. We are told she needs mates to anchor her so she doesn't die, basically. But two of these guys are being emo and ridiculous. Like, they want her, they don't, they definitely don't want to talk about it, then they act like whiny bitches to go be alone with their feelings.
I don't like that the relationships are one-sided, with her putting in all the effort chasing after or mooning over lame douches. I don't like that whenever they finally decide they want her, she'll happily accept with open arms (and legs) and zero work on their part.
I don't like that we have more men coming in before I even know the first four, and it just seems like a confusing clusterfuck. There are at least 6 now. Maybe 8. But only one bond actually keeping her safe, because everyone else is a moron.
I don't like that she's excluded from all conversations and decision making. I want my FMC to have some goddamn equal say.
I don't like that they all honestly seem utterly dumb. There are obvious connections from the first book still dangling - like, she was looking at pictures in her (adopted) father's study, and the one of her father and his brother... the brother, she thinks, looks oddly like the bio dad she kind of remembers.
Um, duh?
Axel overheard a convo in book 1 with a dude that was deeply concerned about Lorn's safety before the solstice. They are now desperately searching for info, and he doesn't mention this?
Double duh.
They walk into obvious traps. Got obviously tagged by a tracking spell they still haven't realized is on them. Lorn blunders out of the warded safe area repeatedly. And again, when she is getting sucked into the veil - yeah, the veil she was told she needs mates to help anchor her for safety within - still no mate bonds. So much stupid. I just can't even anymore.
I'm bailing, honestly...at the 90% mark, but I just don't like where it's going, don't want the inevitable cliffhanger, because I'm just not going to read the next book.
I feel like things with the mates are drawn out in a ridiculously melodramatic way. We are told she needs mates to anchor her so she doesn't die, basically. But two of these guys are being emo and ridiculous. Like, they want her, they don't, they definitely don't want to talk about it, then they act like whiny bitches to go be alone with their feelings.
I don't like that the relationships are one-sided, with her putting in all the effort chasing after or mooning over lame douches. I don't like that whenever they finally decide they want her, she'll happily accept with open arms (and legs) and zero work on their part.
I don't like that we have more men coming in before I even know the first four, and it just seems like a confusing clusterfuck. There are at least 6 now. Maybe 8. But only one bond actually keeping her safe, because everyone else is a moron.
I don't like that she's excluded from all conversations and decision making. I want my FMC to have some goddamn equal say.
I don't like that they all honestly seem utterly dumb. There are obvious connections from the first book still dangling - like, she was looking at pictures in her (adopted) father's study, and the one of her father and his brother... the brother, she thinks, looks oddly like the bio dad she kind of remembers.
Um, duh?
Axel overheard a convo in book 1 with a dude that was deeply concerned about Lorn's safety before the solstice. They are now desperately searching for info, and he doesn't mention this?
Double duh.
They walk into obvious traps. Got obviously tagged by a tracking spell they still haven't realized is on them. Lorn blunders out of the warded safe area repeatedly. And again, when she is getting sucked into the veil - yeah, the veil she was told she needs mates to help anchor her for safety within - still no mate bonds. So much stupid. I just can't even anymore.
cozyreaderdevan77's review
4.0
Rating: 3.5
Spice: 5/5
I did enjoy this book, but not as much as the first one. I liked seeing the growth of our characters and the small amount of further plot development.
I still enjoy our main character, Lorn a lot. She is strong and doesn’t stand back from a challenge, even if those challenges happen to be her mates. I think this second book was mainly written with her relationships with her mates as a focus. I’m not entirely complaining about it either. With 6 mates you definitely need that time to make the relationships bloom. I found this book was definitely high on the physical attraction. Little bit of an overkill with it in my opinion. I enjoyed the spice, but I think the amount of time the characters were thinking or talking about sex was a little excessive for my tastes. I am happy that the author isn’t rushing all of them completing their mating bonds right away because I feel like that would take away from what really drew me in with book one. This series is still taking time with mating bonds where it doesn’t feel completely rushed. I just hope that it isn’t ruined in book 3…..
I wish the plot had a bit more development in this one but I’m not too upset about it. Hoping book 3 does, especially with that cliffhanger. Now excuse me while I dive right into the next one!
Spice: 5/5
I did enjoy this book, but not as much as the first one. I liked seeing the growth of our characters and the small amount of further plot development.
I still enjoy our main character, Lorn a lot. She is strong and doesn’t stand back from a challenge, even if those challenges happen to be her mates. I think this second book was mainly written with her relationships with her mates as a focus. I’m not entirely complaining about it either. With 6 mates you definitely need that time to make the relationships bloom. I found this book was definitely high on the physical attraction. Little bit of an overkill with it in my opinion. I enjoyed the spice, but I think the amount of time the characters were thinking or talking about sex was a little excessive for my tastes. I am happy that the author isn’t rushing all of them completing their mating bonds right away because I feel like that would take away from what really drew me in with book one. This series is still taking time with mating bonds where it doesn’t feel completely rushed. I just hope that it isn’t ruined in book 3…..
I wish the plot had a bit more development in this one but I’m not too upset about it. Hoping book 3 does, especially with that cliffhanger. Now excuse me while I dive right into the next one!
mandasbookshelf30's review
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
No progression at all
guardyourhonor's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Series review: These were exactly what I want from a paranormal reverse harem. Good heroine, enjoyable and distinguishable heroes, interesting world, engaging plot. I like a harem that builds along the way vs all at once, too. The ending felt slightly rushed but otherwise no real complaints.
thiccandired's review
3.0
B grade angst and no real progress
2.8 / 5.0.
Unlike the first book, this one is a little disappointing and much slower. There’s almost no progress made in the overall plot but there is some smut, finally. It’s cut and paste though, with the two different ML characters literally saying the exact same thing…
There is a number of cliche scenes and dialogue too. The ending cliffhanger just added to the open plot holes that need to be addressed, and the new mates hasn’t really brought anything to the story. The whole book these two new MLs just were there, not really doing anything besides one scene where they have to tether her back form the veil, and at the end there’s at least one more, possibly 4 to add to the 6 she started this book with. It is beginning to feel chaotic and I don’t know how the author will manage so many characters, especially when she’s trying so hard to create drama with 2 of her original 4 mates.
It’s just alot. At least it’s a quick read.
Until Next Time,
MC
2.8 / 5.0.
Unlike the first book, this one is a little disappointing and much slower. There’s almost no progress made in the overall plot but there is some smut, finally. It’s cut and paste though, with the two different ML characters literally saying the exact same thing…
There is a number of cliche scenes and dialogue too. The ending cliffhanger just added to the open plot holes that need to be addressed, and the new mates hasn’t really brought anything to the story. The whole book these two new MLs just were there, not really doing anything besides one scene where they have to tether her back form the veil, and at the end there’s at least one more, possibly 4 to add to the 6 she started this book with. It is beginning to feel chaotic and I don’t know how the author will manage so many characters, especially when she’s trying so hard to create drama with 2 of her original 4 mates.
It’s just alot. At least it’s a quick read.
Until Next Time,
MC
cassie12_21's review
medium-paced
2.0
Some editing and plot errors in this one. Some spice time like 🌶️/5 though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Sexual harassment
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